15th of Summer, 2nd bell, 5th chime
Robin never lingered much in marketplaces or the like even if he did had the tendency to walk through them frequently. Back in Sunberth walking anywhere had you at risk of pickpockets amongst other things, and marketplaces usually had the largest concentrations thereof. Here, in Riverfall? While he wasn’t certain he preferred to err on the side of caution rather as he kept his arms close to his pockets.
The area was remarkably colorful, what with all the stalls and tents littering the place. Business folk either advertising their wares by shouting or with clever words, some letting their wares doing the talking for them via sight or smell. Most of these business folk happened to be Akalaks of the blue skinned variety, and few of those were of differing pigments. The remaining seemed to be humans, and of that most of them were females.
The same ratio applied to the tourists and customers themselves, further extending that to the entire city. ‘ Ma woulda loved this’ He mused, though he reckoned his Da would have opposing words on the matter.
Aside from that curiousity, he focused back on the place and was gratified for the presence of cool light breezes and shades brought by the large trees and rocks surrounding the place. As summer settled so too did the heat and by the gods was it sweltering. Here, he could observe everything in peace and not have to worry about becoming a puddle of sweat.
Speaking of observing, he looked upon the perusing crowds and noted, perhaps for many times since his arrival, the mixed families of Akalak and other female species. A small Akalak child being carried upon the shoulders of his father who watched the world with silent curiosity, his human mother examining fruits upon a stand.
Another Akalak was with another much older youth, explaining to him something as he held up pair of weapons of differing quality. Another youth walked past them, carrying a couple of crates to a stall manned by one of the few male humans then staying to help sort them upon the stall.
And as he wandered further he encountered a trio of Akalak in formation, patrolling the Bazaar like the gangers back home did ‘ I’m reckonin’ they ain’t gangers though an’ more the local law’ Robin hazard. He’d no doubt there were more patrolling elsewhere in the same area, making sure everything is on the up and up.
If they weren’t moving like that he would have easily guessed them as just another bunch taking a looksee, but their eyes actively wandering gave it away. They would give a spot more than one glance as they passed by and never linger long. Just long enough to note anything wrong or not.
He took his curious gazes off them as he resumed his own, more leisurely wanderings, stopping at one particular stall that sold simple clothing. The Akalak trader approached him. Voice stoic but pleasant as he extended a shirt of earth brown to him and allowed for Robin to examine the fabric.
It was linen, something he could certainly use as his hand ran against the soft fabric. This had also left him aware of the fact that he hadn’t much clothing other than the one he was wearing. He smacked his lips, realizing the necessity. He looked to the trader, getting a silent look from him and a raised brow, pointed at the earth brown shirt and raised 4 fingers then turning to a thumbs up.
When asked for if he wanted pants with that, Robin merely nodded again and raised the same number of fingers. Someone would most definitely assume him mute, but that didn’t bother him. The Akalak examined him curiously, taking a step back to make certain of Robin’s height and style of clothing. With a nod he went about it as he gathered four brown shirts and four pairs of pants.
When asked for style variations he gave a shake of his head, feeling it more prudent to focus on need than luxury, even minor bits of it. With all said and done it costed him about 3 gold and 5 silver, a surprisingly fair amount than what he was used.
‘ Some chumps woulda taken twice that back at the ‘berth’ he mused, pulling out the currency and placing it in the Akalaks hand, who gave a pleased nod and handed Robin his clothing which were wrapped in canvas and tied by string, making for easier transportation.
With that said and done, he made his way to further explore.
The area was remarkably colorful, what with all the stalls and tents littering the place. Business folk either advertising their wares by shouting or with clever words, some letting their wares doing the talking for them via sight or smell. Most of these business folk happened to be Akalaks of the blue skinned variety, and few of those were of differing pigments. The remaining seemed to be humans, and of that most of them were females.
The same ratio applied to the tourists and customers themselves, further extending that to the entire city. ‘ Ma woulda loved this’ He mused, though he reckoned his Da would have opposing words on the matter.
Aside from that curiousity, he focused back on the place and was gratified for the presence of cool light breezes and shades brought by the large trees and rocks surrounding the place. As summer settled so too did the heat and by the gods was it sweltering. Here, he could observe everything in peace and not have to worry about becoming a puddle of sweat.
Speaking of observing, he looked upon the perusing crowds and noted, perhaps for many times since his arrival, the mixed families of Akalak and other female species. A small Akalak child being carried upon the shoulders of his father who watched the world with silent curiosity, his human mother examining fruits upon a stand.
Another Akalak was with another much older youth, explaining to him something as he held up pair of weapons of differing quality. Another youth walked past them, carrying a couple of crates to a stall manned by one of the few male humans then staying to help sort them upon the stall.
And as he wandered further he encountered a trio of Akalak in formation, patrolling the Bazaar like the gangers back home did ‘ I’m reckonin’ they ain’t gangers though an’ more the local law’ Robin hazard. He’d no doubt there were more patrolling elsewhere in the same area, making sure everything is on the up and up.
If they weren’t moving like that he would have easily guessed them as just another bunch taking a looksee, but their eyes actively wandering gave it away. They would give a spot more than one glance as they passed by and never linger long. Just long enough to note anything wrong or not.
He took his curious gazes off them as he resumed his own, more leisurely wanderings, stopping at one particular stall that sold simple clothing. The Akalak trader approached him. Voice stoic but pleasant as he extended a shirt of earth brown to him and allowed for Robin to examine the fabric.
It was linen, something he could certainly use as his hand ran against the soft fabric. This had also left him aware of the fact that he hadn’t much clothing other than the one he was wearing. He smacked his lips, realizing the necessity. He looked to the trader, getting a silent look from him and a raised brow, pointed at the earth brown shirt and raised 4 fingers then turning to a thumbs up.
When asked for if he wanted pants with that, Robin merely nodded again and raised the same number of fingers. Someone would most definitely assume him mute, but that didn’t bother him. The Akalak examined him curiously, taking a step back to make certain of Robin’s height and style of clothing. With a nod he went about it as he gathered four brown shirts and four pairs of pants.
When asked for style variations he gave a shake of his head, feeling it more prudent to focus on need than luxury, even minor bits of it. With all said and done it costed him about 3 gold and 5 silver, a surprisingly fair amount than what he was used.
‘ Some chumps woulda taken twice that back at the ‘berth’ he mused, pulling out the currency and placing it in the Akalaks hand, who gave a pleased nod and handed Robin his clothing which were wrapped in canvas and tied by string, making for easier transportation.
With that said and done, he made his way to further explore.
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